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LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1

320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 670 students in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
51±¬ÁÏs in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
670 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has decreased from 50-54% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#107 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
42%
48%
51%
40-44%
42%
(21-22)
45-49%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.53
% American Indian
7%
14%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,876 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,225 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,876
$13,146
Spending / Student
$19,225
$12,647

Best LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead-deadwood Career & Technical Education - 10
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22023 Job Corps Ctr
Nemo, SD 57759
(605) 578-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Lead-deadwood Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
234 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3898
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lead-deadwood High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 S Main St
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 717-3899
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Lead-deadwood Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
716 Main St
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 717-3884
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 manages 4 public schools serving 670 students.
What is the rank of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 is ranked #108 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
80% of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1?
LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is LEAD-Deadwood School District 40-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,225 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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